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1956 Map of Niland

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Niland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Industrial resource extraction and intensive water management define this landscape at the southeastern edge of the Salton Sea. The area is characterized by a sophisticated network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure, including the Alamo River and an alphabetical system of channels such as the U Drain and T Lateral. The map documents a unique geological and commercial environment where Carbon Dioxide Wells and a Pumice mine operate alongside extensive protected habitats like the Wister Waterfowl Management Area.

To the east, the Southern Pacific railroad links the communities of Niland and Calipatria, which serve as the primary hubs for this agricultural and extractive corridor. Local details such as the Fremont Sch and the Southend Sportsman Club provide a look into the mid-century social fabric of the Imperial Valley, while the presence of Mud Pots and islands like Mullet Island and Red Island underscore the volatile geothermal nature of the Salton Sink.